Psychologist Cancer Service

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

The remuneration range for this role is $88,806 - $108,058 and is covered by the collective agreement: APEX Psychologist MECA

Position Description | Psychologist

We currently have an opportunity for a Psychologist with our Cancer Psychological and Social Support (CPSS) service at Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti.

This position involves working with consumer groups and the community and is focused on assisting individuals and their families/whanau to deal with the Psychological impacts of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Key accountabilities for the role include:

- to coordinate assessments and services as well as providing psychology and support to those people dealing with complex and high need emotional issues and changes in their lives as a result of high suspicion of cancer and, a cancer diagnosis and need for treatment
- working collaboratively with the Regional cancer service, Oncology & Cancer Social worker and other Te Manawa Taki cancer psychologists and social workers to ensure service to our patients
- develop and maintain relationships with other health professionals and organisations
- be an expert resource providing guidance, advice and education to patients, family, whanau, students, staff and health professionals

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tori-iti Schwass on 021 2890964

**Moū - About you**

To be a successful applicant you must:

- Registered with Psychologists Board of New Zealand
- Current annual practicing certificate
- Have a passion to work in a health setting
- Current clean and full drivers license
- Experience in family therapy/counselling techniques
- An ability to administer standardised assessments

We are looking for someone:

- with a dynamic personality who is flexible
- has the ability to work well under pressure
- with the ability to work collaboratively work in a team and across teams
- with the ability to work autonomously
- with excellent interpersonal skills

You will enjoy building and maintaining professional relationships plus contributing to effective service delivery.

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” - “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here. Our lifestyle is about time.
- Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti_ works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

**W**hakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

**A**whi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

**K**otahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

**A**roha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply**
- Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti _are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

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